Union Cabinet approves Rs 3,230 crore Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in Delhi
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Heritage conservation and adaptive reuse: a GS1 and GS3 case study on preserving civilisational legacy.
Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in Delhi, involving the adaptive reuse of the North and South Block complex to showcase India's civilisational legacy.
Background
The project has an estimated cost of Rs 3,230 crore and covers a built-up area of approximately 1,78,509 sq metres. Construction is scheduled from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, with the first gallery opening in late 2027.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) is projected to be the museum with the largest display area in the world.
- PlaceThe museum will be developed through the adaptive reuse of the North and South Block complex in New Delhi.
- FactThe total estimated project cost for the museum is Rs 3,230 crore.
- FactThe museum project was initially announced by the Prime Minister on May 18, 2023.
Prelims practice question
Which complex in New Delhi will undergo adaptive reuse for the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum?
- (a)North and South Block complex
- (b)India Gate
- (c)Rashtrapati Bhavan
- (d)Parliament House
Show answer
Answer: (a) North and South Block complex — The museum will be developed through the adaptive reuse of the North and South Block complex.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of 'adaptive reuse' of heritage structures in preserving India's civilisational legacy while meeting modern public utility needs.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Heritage preservation: Balancing the architectural integrity of North and South Blocks with modern museum infrastructure
- Cultural diplomacy: Utilizing large-scale museum infrastructure to project India's civilisational continuity and diversity
- Technological integration: Implementing immersive technologies and intelligent building systems in public cultural institutions
Keywords: adaptive reuse · civilisational legacy · tangible and intangible heritage · cultural institution · heritage conservation
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